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🛩 Ryanair plans to expand in Morocco, launching a fifth base in Rabat with two aircraft and 20 routes for summer 2026. Despite low occupancy rates—below 50% from Madrid and under 20% from the Canary Islands—the airline offers discounted fares to boost demand. Conversely, Ryanair cuts over 2.2 million seats in Spain due to tax disputes, impacting Asturias, Santiago de Compostela, Vigo, and Zaragoza.

✈ Air India suspendió a un piloto en Vancouver por estar ebrio antes de un vuelo hacia India con escala en Viena. El incidente fue detectado por un trabajador del aeropuerto, retrasando el vuelo AI 186 solo dos horas al encontrar un reemplazo. La detención coincide con un debate en India sobre un accidente en Ahmedabad donde murieron más de 260 personas. Air India investiga el caso, y las normas en Canadá y India son estrictas respecto al alcohol.

🛩 Twelve years after flight MH370 vanished on March 8, 2014, Ocean Infinity has resumed the search on January 1st with a unique deal: no results mean no payment. The Boeing 777 disappeared with 239 passengers in the Indian Ocean. Malaysia accepted the proposal, with Ocean Infinity using advanced technology and solid leads. Initial investigations suggest the pilot deliberately evaded detection. Ocean Infinity aims to finally solve the mystery of the lost flight.

🛸 Crew of a Binter ATR 72-600 notified a laser pointer attack on ascent from Tenerife Sur to Lanzarote. Controllers alerted the Guardia Civil with the suspect's approximate position. Lasers can cause blindness and incapacitate pilots, constituting a serious crime.

💸 Mazabi Gestión de Patrimonios, who? with Panghea Capital Partners, acquired 25% of InterContinental New York Times Square, where? in Manhattan, New York. The hotel, what? has 607 rooms and opened in 2010. Highgate holds 50% and Gencom 25%. Post-acquisition, how? a $30 million investment aims to enhance the hotel by 2027, potentially valuing it at $425 million. Highgate will operate the hotel, and Gencom will manage the project.

✈️ Adrian and Vanja, travel YouTubers, shared a video about their experience on a new Airbus A321XLR flight with Iberia from Boston to Madrid. They detailed the airport arrival, boarding, seating, and in-flight dining and entertainment. Despite describing the experience as "ten out of ten," the user noted missing out on business class.

✈ Beatriz Jerez retired on December 18, 2025, after 35 years as an air traffic controller in Madrid, Barcelona, and Menorca. Her farewell took place in Madrid's control tower, where a pilot expressed gratitude for her service. Colleagues described her as a dedicated professional, emphasizing her commitment as a USCA spokesperson. They praised her for professionalism and camaraderie, wishing her well in her retirement.

🚂 Machu Picchu, Peru, January 2026: Two tourist trains collided near Aguas Calientes, killing a conductor and injuring 40 passengers, mostly international tourists. Access to Machu Picchu is possible only via train from Ollantaytambo or Cuzco. Peru Rail, the train operator, expressed regret and initiated an investigation. The British embassy confirmed assistance for affected nationals. The mishap occurred at 13:30 local time amidst social tensions over high train fares.

🌍 En 2026, Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais se convierte en la primera mujer en liderar ONU Turismo con sede en Madrid. El 11 de junio comienza el primer Mundial de Fútbol en tres países: EE.UU., México y Canadá. Oulu, Finlandia, es la Capital Europea de la Cultura. Barcelona celebra el centenario de Gaudí y es la Capital Mundial de la Arquitectura. Requena, Valencia, es la Ciudad Española del Vino. Disneyland París inaugura Disney Adventure World con una inversión de 2,000 millones de euros.

✈ Dos incidentes ocurrieron el 31 de diciembre en vuelos de Ryanair hacia España. Un Boeing 737, en la ruta Marsella-Agadir, desvió a Valencia por una emergencia cardíaca. El vuelo recibió prioridad para el aterrizaje y asistencia médica. Más tarde, otro vuelo desde Karlsruhe a Tenerife Sur necesitó intervención policial y médica debido a un conflicto a bordo.